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How to Obtain Replacement Registration and Licensure Documentation

Registration Certificate

The registration certificate is a light green document with a darker green border which has your address and lists the period during which you are registered to practice. If you are practicing in New York State, your registration must be renewed periodically.

Here is an example of a Registration Certificate:

Image of an example New York State Registration Certificate.

To obtain a replacement Registration Certificate, submit an Online Replacement Registration Certificate Form (There is a $10 fee for each replacement certificate)

License Parchment

Your parchment is a unique, diploma-like document issued only once, when you are initially licensed. It is permanently valid unless revoked, annulled, or suspended by the Board of Regents. The license parchment is printed on diploma-like paper which has the date of licensure on it. Professionals in New York State can only have one parchment for each licensed profession.

Here is an example of a License Parchment:

Image of an Example New York State professional license parchment.

To obtain a replacement License Parchment, submit an Online Replacement License Parchment Form (There is a $10 fee for each replacement parchment)